About Cannes
Cannes occupies a stretch of the French Riviera. La Croisette runs along the waterfront as the primary promenade. Le Suquet rises as the old town with winding lanes up to the castle. Marché Forville serves as the main market for fresh goods each morning.
The area suits a trip focused on the coast. Boats leave the old port for the Lérins Islands, where Île Sainte-Marguerite holds the fort once used as a prison and Saint-Honorat has a working monastery. Antibes, Grasse, and Saint-Tropez make longer day trips along the Riviera.
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Cannes questions
What are the opening hours of Marché Forville?
The market opens around 7am and closes by 1pm on operating days. Exact hours vary by season.
What is there to see in Le Suquet?
Visitors walk the old streets, enter the castle museum and climb to the terrace for views.
Is La Croisette free to visit?
Yes. The promenade has no entry fee at any time.
Is Vieux Port free to visit?
Yes, the port area is open to the public at no charge.
What is inside the Citadelle of Saint-Tropez?
A naval museum displays ship models and artifacts from the region's seafaring past.
What artists are featured at Musée de l'Annonciade?
The museum holds works by Paul Signac, Henri Matisse, Pierre Bonnard and André Derain among others.